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Anti-Kremlin Satirist Flees Russia Over ‘Putin’s Chef’ Libel Suit

Viktor Shenderovich is the latest Kremlin critic to leave the country amid what activists call an expanding crackdown on dissent.

‘THE TOURIST’

New Movie Depicting Heroic Russian Instructors in Central African Republic Linked to ‘Putin’s Chef’

As Russian mercenaries are accused of human rights abuses in the impoverished African country, the film paints a rosier picture.

'wave of impunity'

Rights Groups File Syria Torture Case Against Russian Mercenaries

The case represents a rare attempt to hold the Kremlin-linked group to account for its role in conflicts across the Middle East and Africa.

Election influence

FBI Adds ‘Putin’s Chef’ to Wanted List, Offers $250K Reward

The FBI accuses Prigozhin of “conspiracy to defraud the United States.”

Twitter, Facebook Block ‘Putin’s Chef’ Over Transphobic Comments

The social media sites blocked Prigozhin's accounts following his comments on the U.S. ending its transgender military ban.

billed upon return

Putin Business Ally Vows to Pursue Libel Claim Against Navalny

Yevgeny Prigozhin's catering company is seeking $900,000 in damages after Navalny's foundation accused it of supplying sub-standard food to schools.

Putin's 'Chef' Sues Navalny and His Ally for Defamation

The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges against Navalny by Kremlin-linked businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin.

freed from captivity

Putin's 'Chef' Pays Russian Operatives Released by Libya

Yevgeny Prigozhin's sanctioned Concord company said he would be supporting the two men with $246,420 each.

Russia Seizes Kremlin Critic Navalny’s Apartment

The move comes as part of a $1-million court ruling in favor of "Putin's chef" Yevgeny Prigozhin, Navalny's spokeswoman said.

U.S. Sanctions Russian Tycoon's Central Africa Business

the US treasury sanctioned both those close to both Kremlin-linked financier Yevgeniy Prigozhin as well as the FSB.

Berlin Hospital Treating Navalny Returns Donation to 'Putin's Chef'

The Kremlin critic and his associates owe Kremlin-linked caterer Yevgeny Prigozhin $1.2 million over a defamation lawsuit.

salt in the wound

Kremlin-Linked Businessman Prigozhin Vows to Ruin Navalny

Prigozhin said he would enforce a court order for Navalny and his associates to pay him $1.2 million in damages over a video report.

Kremlin Critic Navalny Dissolves Anti-Corruption Foundation After ‘Putin’s Chef’ Lawsuit

The foundation will continue its anti-corruption investigations under a different legal name, Navalny said.

Russian Mercenaries

U.S. Targets Russia Group Over Libya Mines, Sudan Suppression

The U.S. accused the Wagner Group of "demonstrating a total disregard for the safety and security of Libyans."

he said, she said

‘She Pricked His Butt Roleplaying’: ‘Putin’s Chef’ Sues Activist Sobol for Libel

Lyubov Sobol links a 2016 attempt on her husband's life to Yevgeny Prigozhin, a catering magnate with close Kremlin ties.

influence abroad

U.S. Witness to Implicate ‘Putin’s Chef’ Prigozhin in Election Meddling – Politico

The witness is reportedly ready to testify on election-related discussions during a face-to-face meeting with Prigozhin.

Breaking ground

Russian Oil Deals in Syria Linked to ‘Putin’s Chef’ – Novaya Gazeta

The blocs in the oil exploration contracts with Russia's Mercury and Velada are estimated to contain at least 250 billion cubic meters of gas each.

connecting the dots

Russian Mercenaries Linked to Gruesome Syrian Torture and Beheading Video

Novaya Gazeta said it has identified one of the fighters involved in the torture after new footage appeared on social media.

Putin's Chef Prigozhin Splits His Business Empire – Reports

27-year old lawyer named as co-owner of Kremlin ally’s food business by Russian news sites.

Dysentery drama

‘Putin’s Chef’ Ordered to Pay for Mass Child Poisonings

Officials confirmed 127 food poisoning cases that anti-corruption activists tied to Prigozhin.

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